Thaddaeus

Alternative forms

• Thaddæus

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Θαδδαῖος (Thaddaîos), of uncertain origin. Relationship to Theodore or Theodosius has been suggested.

Proper noun

Thaddaeus

1. An Apostle, identified with Jude.
   • 1611, Bible (King James Version):
     : Matthew 10: 3:

     Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the Publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;

2. (rare) A male given name; usually spelled Thaddeus.

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Θαδδαῖος (Thaddaîos), from Biblical Hebrew תַדַּי‎ (ṯaday), of uncertain origin.

Pronunciation

• (Classical) IPA^(key): /tʰadˈdae̯.us/, [tʰadˈdae̯.ʊs]
• (Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): /ˈtad.dɛ.us/

Proper noun

Thaddaeus m (genitive Thaddaeī); second declension

1. Thaddaeus